Senior AVP

Key Deliverables

• Industry Transformation Outlooks
• AI Impact Assessments by Sector
• Strategic Signal Interpretation Briefs
• Industry Opportunity Maps for EXL Businesses
• Executive Briefings for SGU/IMU Leadership
• Thought Leadership on AI-led Industry Transformation

Key Responsibilities

1. Bring Sector Judgment & Strategic Industry Perspective

• Develop a deep understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscapes, and structural shifts in key sectors.
• Apply consulting-grade structured thinking and industry judgment to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Provide forward-looking perspectives on how industries will evolve in the AI era.

1. Interpret AI Implications for Industries

• Analyze how AI, automation, and data technologies are transforming industry operating models and value chains.
• Translate AI developments into clear business implications for clients and EXL’s service offerings.
• Identify high-impact areas where AI will reshape productivity, decision-making, and customer experience.

1. Interpret Strategic Signals for EXL’s Businesses

Analyze external signals such as

• Market trends
• Competitor move
• Regulatory changes
• Client investment patterns
• Technology breakthroughs
• Translate these signals into strategic implications for EXL’s SGUs and IMUs, including:
• Growth opportunities
• Emerging client needs
• Strategic capability investments
• Innovation priorities

1. Strategic Advisory to Business Leadership

• Serve as a thought partner to SGU and IMU leadership teams.
• Provide strategic insights to inform business planning, solution development, and go-to-market strategies.
• Support leadership in shaping AI-led transformation narratives for clients.

1. Build Executive Credibility with Business Leaders and Clients

• Establish trusted relationships with SGU/IMU heads and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic client discussions and industry advisory conversations.
• Develop executive-level insights, sector viewpoints, and thought leadership on industry transformation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5-7 years of experience
• Prior experience in top-tier strategy consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain preferred)
• Experience advising senior executives on strategy, transformation, or digital/AI initiatives
• AI & Technology Awareness
• Strong awareness of AI, data platforms, and digital transformation trends
• Ability to interpret technology disruption within industry context
• Industry Expertise
• Deep expertise in one or more industries (Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Retail, Energy, etc.)
• Ability to interpret industry structure, value chain shifts, and competitive dynamics
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong structured problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Ability to translate signals into strategic insights
• Executive Communication
• Ability to communicate complex insights into clear executive narratives
• Comfortable influencing senior leadership and client executives